Lucknow Super Giants - (Source: AFP)
On Sunday, April 19, Lucknow Super Giants will lock horns against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026 match 29. The two teams will square off at the PCA Stadium. The Rishabh Pant-led side have an important task in their hand as Punjab Kings are the only undefeated team in the league.
Talking about the two teams, LSG are placed 7th on the table with 2 wins in five matches. On the other hand, PBKS are the table-toppers with nine points in five matches.
LSG vs PBKS Preview
PBKS are unlikely to make any changes to their playing XI. Shreyas Iyer and his men are in top form.
Talking about the upcoming match, the biggest question is whether Rishabh Pant is fit to play. Notably, the southpaw took a heavy blow to his elbow, after which he retired hurt, only to return later in the innings. Meanwhile, this article will shed light on the Lucknow Super Giants’ Strongest playing XI against the Punjab Kings.
LSG Likely Playing XI vs PBKS- Match 29
Openers and Top Order (Mitchell Marsh, Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant)
Lucknow Super Giants are unlikely to make any changes to their top-order. Aiden Markram and Mitchell Marsh will continue to open the innings. The duo have failed so far as a pair, but individually, they have shown promise.
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Further, Rishabh Pant will play the upcoming match as he has been deemed fit for selection in the upcoming match against Punjab Kings.
Middle Order and All Rounders (Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Abdul Samad, Mukul Choudhary)
LSG's biggest problem in this season is that they lack depth in the batting order. Further, the middle-order is yet to fire. Nicholas Pooran is under fire as he is yet to get going in the tournament.
Talking about his numbers, the 30-year-old has scored just 42 runs in five innings, averaging 8.40. However, he is likely to get another match, maybe his final chance in the season before LSG go for the chops and changes.
Rest, Ayush Badoni, and Mukul Choudhary are doing well. Question is on Abdul Samad, but the right-handed batter will continue to have his place in the team.
Bowlers (Arjun Tendulkar, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, Avesh Khan)
Among the bowlers, LSG are likely to bring in Arjun Tendulkar in the playing XI, handing him his IPL debut for the Super Giants. He is most likely to replace George Linde, which will add strength to the batting order.
Rest, Mohammed Shami, Prince Yadav, and Avesh Khan have been doing well with the ball so far in the tournament. Also, Digvesh Rathi is most likely to come in as an impact player.
LSG Strongest Playing XI vs PBKS- Match 29, IPL 2026
Mitchell Marsh
Aiden Markram
Rishabh Pant
Nicholas Pooran
Ayush Badoni
Abdul Samad
Mukul Choudhary
Arjun Tendulkar
Mohammed Shami
Prince Yadav
Avesh Khan
LSG vs PBKS Impact Player Options
LSG impact sub options - Digvesh Rathi, Shehbaz Ahmed, Anrich Nortje
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